THE SECOND CHANCE: TO LIFE & LOVE
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"I'll... protect you," she whispers, gasping for air. Every breath they take crashes into the other's lips. Her voice a blend of strength and something dangerously soft. She's Zephyr-fierce, unpredictable, and impossible to ignore.
He doesn't move.
Just watches her-jaw tight, eyes stormy.
In the dimly lit corner, there's barely enough room to breathe-let alone think. Their bodies are inches apart. Heat radiates off their skin, mingling with the electricity in the air.
She puts his life in danger.
And she also swears to protect him?
What is she really?
A savior cloaked in mystery-or a predator playing a longer game?
What lies beneath her vow?
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Introducing Zephyr Martinez, the formidable CEO of Armour Co., a female security service company. A master of multiple martial arts, she is also the disciplined student of the late renowned martial artist, Master Li Wei-Lin.
And Augustus Rodriguez, a business magnate known for his empire spanning modeling, entertainment, and technology industries. Resilient and sharp, he finds himself entangled in a web of danger and deceit.
Augustus's life turned upside down when he found his wife's burned body. He is determined to find who is behind the murder of his pregnant wife. And finally finds out that Zephyr is somewhat related to all this!
This is a tale of action, a love pentagon, investigation, betrayal, and excitement. Dive into a story where every turn holds a new mystery and every character hides a secret.
In the first chapter, I had added the video trailer of this novel. Make sure to see it to get a complete picture!
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